Per Pyruvate Molecule:
* ATP: 1 molecule
* NADH: 3 molecules
* FADH2: 1 molecule
* CO2: 3 molecules
Important Notes:
* Overall yield: The Krebs cycle, for each glucose molecule, produces 2 ATP, 6 NADH, 2 FADH2, and 6 CO2.
* Electron carriers: The NADH and FADH2 are crucial for the electron transport chain, where the vast majority of ATP is generated in cellular respiration.
* CO2 is a waste product: The CO2 produced is ultimately exhaled from the body.
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